Editorial Communications Coordinator

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 38 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

Islamic Relief is currently recruiting for the position of Editorial Communications Coordinator to join its dynamic External Relations and Advocacy Division.

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for producing multi-channel editorial and communications content for the Islamic Relief Worldwide website, external and internal publications, social media and advocacy campaigns.

The role involves providing editorial and general communications support serving the division, other key departments within the organisation’s international office in Birmingham, and across the Islamic Relief family including international country offices.
- Considerable experience of producing regular multi-channel editorial and communications content to a high standard, particularly for websites and external publications, for different audiences.
- Strong journalistic skills, with a proven ability to initiate story and content ideas, gather information professionally and sensitively, and produce articles from initial idea to final product.
- Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with an excellent command of written English and a strong eye for detail.
- Evidence of success in creating compelling communications content and messages.
- Experience of working successfully as part of a communications team in a large organisation.
- The ability to convey complex and technical information persuasively and with clarity to a diverse audience and adapted to different channels.

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PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis and the closing date may close earlier than advertised.

Pre-employment Checks:

- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Islamic Relief Worldwide is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and rights-holders with whom Islamic Relief engages. Islamic Relief Worldwide expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:
(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

**Salary**: £31,932.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discounts
- Wellness programmes
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Reference ID: ECCB/0722